Active workstation allows office workers to work efficiently while sitting and exercising moderately

To determine the effects of a moderate-intensity active workstation on time and error during simulated office work. The aim of the study was to analyse simultaneous work and exercise for non-sedentary office workers. We monitored oxygen uptake, heart rate, sweating stains area, self-perceived effort...

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Published in:	Applied ergonomics 2016-05, Vol.54, p.83-89
Main Authors:	Koren, Katja, Pišot, Rado, Šimunič, Boštjan
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Active sitting Active workstation Adult Bicycling - physiology Bicycling - psychology Cognition Computers Efficiency Equipment Design Ergonomics Exercise Exercise - physiology Female Healthy Volunteers Heart Rate Human performance Humans Oxygen Consumption Physical activity Physical Exertion Posture Sweating Task Performance and Analysis Time Factors White collar workers Work Performance Workplace
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Summary:	To determine the effects of a moderate-intensity active workstation on time and error during simulated office work. The aim of the study was to analyse simultaneous work and exercise for non-sedentary office workers. We monitored oxygen uptake, heart rate, sweating stains area, self-perceived effort, typing test time with typing error count and cognitive performance during 30 min of exercise with no cycling or cycling at 40 and 80 W. Compared baseline, we found increased physiological responses at 40 and 80 W, which corresponds to moderate physical activity (PA). Typing time significantly increased by 7.3% (p = 0.002) in C40W and also by 8.9% (p = 0.011) in C80W. Typing error count and cognitive performance were unchanged. Although moderate intensity exercise performed on cycling workstation during simulated office tasks increases working task execution time with, it has moderate effect size; however, it does not increase the error rate. Participants confirmed that such a working design is suitable for achieving the minimum standards for daily PA during work hours. •Pedalling workstation enables moderate exercise without seriously affecting work.•Half an hour daily usage achieves minimum physical activity recommendations.•Most participants would rather use this workstation than exercise outside work.•Can also be used during free time (sport events, TV, Cinema, PC, commuting, etc.).
ISSN:	0003-6870 1872-9126